Meyer’s Landscaping (JOB STARTS ASAP - please submit a personal letter)
Since 1979, Meyer’s Landscaping has been creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces and solving complex landscaping challenges for residential clients. We take pride in enhancing our clients’ quality of life through expert design, craftsmanship, and maintenance.
Our team is our greatest asset, and we prioritize a positive, safe, and rewarding work environment right alongside our clients’ satisfaction.
We are currently seeking a Gardener to oversee and perform garden maintenance, planting, and seasonal enhancement projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, leadership, and client interaction.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Leadership & Drive – Demonstrates ability to lead a small crew up to 2 people but will work alone most of the time. Will organize work efficiently, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining a positive and safe team environment.
- Horticultural Knowledge – Strong understanding of Ontario plant care, pruning techniques, soil health, and seasonal maintenance best practices (winter training available).
- Technical Skills – Proficient with edging, mulching, planting, pruning, and weeding.
- Equipment Operation – Experience operating small machinery such as backing up a truck and trailer, loading soil and mulch with a tractor, and comfortable with operating power tools.
- Driver’s License – Valid G driver’s license (A/R license an asset), reliable vehicle to get to work and job sites, and clean driver’s abstract.
- Communication – Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills; professional, respectful, and team-oriented.
- Organization – Comfortable using digital tools such as SynkedUp and Google Calendar to manage scheduling and documentation.
- Safety Awareness – Committed to following company safety protocols, PPE requirements, and industry standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Leadership
- Organize and manage the maintenance schedule using CRM software (SynkedUp) and Google Calendar.
- Communicate proactively with clients regarding visit schedules, services performed, and follow-up needs.
- Ensure all work meets Meyer’s Landscaping quality standards and safety guidelines.
Hands-On Gardening Perform all aspects of garden maintenance, including:
- Spring and fall garden preparation
- Regular weeding, pruning, and shaping of trees, shrubs, and perennials
- Deadheading and dividing plants as needed
- Edging, mulching, and planting annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees
- Soil conditioning and fertilizer application
- Power washing decks, patios, and walkways
Equipment & Site Management
- Safely operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and small machinery.
- Load and transport materials such as plants, mulch, soil, and stone.
- Ensure all company equipment is kept clean, organized, and in working order.
- Report and document any incidents, damage, or maintenance needs promptly.
TRAINING & SUPPORT PROVIDED
- Supervisor and leadership training through Landscape Ontario
- Overview of systems and scheduling with Communications Manager
- Weekly in-season consultation with Communications Manager (April-Nov)
- Daily operational support and communication with problem solving and on the job training when issues arise with Owner/ Supervisor
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
- Competitive Wage: $20–$26/hour, based on experience (with skill assessment and raise opportunities)
- Yearly Performance Bonus
- Professional Development: Paid training and certifications (Greenius, Landscape Ontario workshops, Licensing, Certifications etc.)
- Work-Life Balance: Early finish on Fridays for a weekly team social and recap
- Team Environment: Strong culture of collaboration and support
- Company Events: Annual Christmas party and seasonal team-building activities
- Access to Tools & Equipment: Use of company machinery and training programs
- Seasonal Start: Work begins in April (weather dependent)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
This position involves access to company client lists, contact information, and property care records. Employees are expected to follow Meyer’s Landscaping’s Client Privacy and Non-Solicitation policies as outlined in the Company Policy Manual.
WINTER TRAINING AVAILABLE
Suggested Courses to Prepare you for the Season (funding available)
Supervisor and Leadership:
- Team leader training
- The effective supervisor
- Supervisor responsibility and due diligence
- Professional practice and project management
- Profitability begins before 7-am
Skills and Certifications:
- Chainsaw training
- Skid steer/ mini excavator certificate
Garden Maintenance Knowledge and Skill Development:
- Invasive species management options
- Woody plants
- Advanced pruning
- Fundamentals (tree and fungi interaction)
- Below the ground (intro to tree roots and soils)
- Life magnet: creating a layered native garden for biodiversity
- Trees and shrubs (best maintenance strategies)
- Navigating ground maintenance
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience driving and backing up trailers?
- How many years of gardening experience do you have?
- Please describe your gardening experience.
- What wage are you willing to start at?
Work Location: In person
